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Meswak chewing stick versus conventional toothbrush as an oral hygiene aid.
Gazi M, Saini T, Ashri N, Lambourne A. Gazi M, et al. Clin Prev Dent. 1990 Oct-Nov;12(4):19-23. Clin Prev Dent. 1990. PMID: 2088630
This study consisted of two trials. Trial 1 compared the meswak with the toothbrush when used twice and five times a day. Trial 2 compared habitual meswak users with toothbrush users. ...However, meswak may not be sufficient for maintaining interproximal dent …
This study consisted of two trials. Trial 1 compared the meswak with the toothbrush when used twice and five times a day. Trial 2 com …
Meswak: the natural toothbrush.
Hattab FN. Hattab FN. J Clin Dent. 1997;8(5):125-9. J Clin Dent. 1997. PMID: 9487831
The use of a wood stick (meswak or chewing stick) for brushing the teeth continues to be an important tool for oral hygiene care in many Afro-Asian communities. ...There was a substantial amount of silica in the ashes of meswak. It appears that meswak is prob …
The use of a wood stick (meswak or chewing stick) for brushing the teeth continues to be an important tool for oral hygiene care in m …
Meswak, a novel allergen.
Harfi HA, Lundberg M. Harfi HA, et al. Allergy. 1997 Apr;52(4):474-5. doi: 10.1111/j.1398-9995.1997.tb01033.x. Allergy. 1997. PMID: 9188935 No abstract available.
Effect of Meswak (Middle Eastern tree bark) on oral pathogens and potential for probiotic applications.
Mehanna N, Reid G. Mehanna N, et al. J Med Food. 2010 Jun;13(3):729-32. doi: 10.1089/jmf.2009.0051. J Med Food. 2010. PMID: 20438318
Oral hygiene is often maintained by the use of tree-based toothbrush sticks called Meswak. The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of Meswak along with probiotic bacteria on the growth of Streptococcus mutans, the organism most often associated with dent …
Oral hygiene is often maintained by the use of tree-based toothbrush sticks called Meswak. The aim of this study was to investigate t …
Flavonoids of Salvadora persica L. (meswak) and its liposomal formulation as a potential inhibitor of SARS-CoV-2.
Owis AI, El-Hawary MS, El Amir D, Refaat H, Alaaeldin E, Aly OM, Elrehany MA, Kamel MS. Owis AI, et al. RSC Adv. 2021 Apr 12;11(22):13537-13544. doi: 10.1039/d1ra00142f. eCollection 2021 Apr 7. RSC Adv. 2021. PMID: 35423847 Free PMC article.
Salvadora persica L. (Salvadoraceae), commonly known as meswak, is one of the popular plants used by Muslims as an oral hygiene tool. It is documented that the meswak possesses antiviral activity, but no report discusses its use for coronavirus treatment. ...
Salvadora persica L. (Salvadoraceae), commonly known as meswak, is one of the popular plants used by Muslims as an oral hygiene tool. …
The immediate- and medium-term effects of Meswak on the composition of mixed saliva.
Gazi MI, Davies TJ, al-Bagieh N, Cox SW. Gazi MI, et al. J Clin Periodontol. 1992 Feb;19(2):113-7. doi: 10.1111/j.1600-051x.1992.tb00449.x. J Clin Periodontol. 1992. PMID: 1602035 Clinical Trial.
In a short-term experiment, volunteers chewed on an inert eliciting agent (pyrogen-free rubber) and then a piece of Meswak, each for 5 min. For the medium-term experiment, volunteers brushed with either Meswak or a conventional toothbrush 5 x a day for 2 weeks. ...O …
In a short-term experiment, volunteers chewed on an inert eliciting agent (pyrogen-free rubber) and then a piece of Meswak, each for …
The Antiplaque Efficacy of Two Herbal-Based Toothpastes: A Clinical Intervention.
Varma SR, Sherif H, Serafi A, Fanas SA, Desai V, Abuhijleh E, Al Radaidah A. Varma SR, et al. J Int Soc Prev Community Dent. 2018 Jan-Feb;8(1):21-27. doi: 10.4103/jispcd.JISPCD_411_17. Epub 2018 Feb 22. J Int Soc Prev Community Dent. 2018. PMID: 29629325 Free PMC article.
The present study compares two herbal toothpastes (Meswak extract and tea tree oil [TTO]) and analyses their efficiency in reducing plaque accumulation. ...RESULTS: Analysis of plaque scores showed a reduction in plaque index after using either of the two herbal-based toot …
The present study compares two herbal toothpastes (Meswak extract and tea tree oil [TTO]) and analyses their efficiency in reducing p …
The effect of an extract of Salvadora persica (Meswak, chewing stick) on fertility of male and female mice.
Darmani H, Al-Hiyasat AS, Elbetieha AM, Alkofahi A. Darmani H, et al. Phytomedicine. 2003 Jan;10(1):63-5. doi: 10.1078/094471103321648683. Phytomedicine. 2003. PMID: 12622466
This study investigated the toxic effects of an extract of Meswak from Salvadora persica for 30 days on the reproductive system of the mouse. The results showed that exposure to Meswak extract did not have much effect on female mouse fertility, although it caused a …
This study investigated the toxic effects of an extract of Meswak from Salvadora persica for 30 days on the reproductive system of th …
Evaluation of antimicrobial efficacy of Aloe vera and Meswak containing dentifrices with fluoridated dentifrice: An in vivo study.
Bhati N, Jaidka S, Somani R. Bhati N, et al. J Int Soc Prev Community Dent. 2015 Sep-Oct;5(5):394-9. doi: 10.4103/2231-0762.165924. J Int Soc Prev Community Dent. 2015. PMID: 26539392 Free PMC article.
In group A, no dentifrice was used; in group B, fluoride containing dentifrice was used; group C subjects used Aloe vera containing dentifrice; and in group D, Meswak containing dentifrice was used. The salivary samples were collected at the washout period of 2 days, 15 da …
In group A, no dentifrice was used; in group B, fluoride containing dentifrice was used; group C subjects used Aloe vera containing dentifri …
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